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Price gap gives ‘fuel’ for thought

Beleaguered motorists are being reminded of the incredibly cheap cost of autogas LPG compared to petrol, which has just widened to its second biggest price gap on record. According to the AA’s fuel price report for July, the average autogas LPG price was just 69.8 pence per litre compared to an unleaded price of 135.8 pence per litre. This represents a whopping 66 pence per litre difference between the two fuels, which has only been wider in recent times in September 2012. Paul Oxford, business development manager, Autogas Limited, said: “The huge price gap between petrol and

It’s an open and ‘shutter’ case in favour of LPG

Landscape and wildlife photographer Andy Sales - the “canvasprintman” - has an eye for what makes a great picture but he also has his lenses firmly focused on autogas LPG for ‘greener’ driving. When he’s not snapping some stunning scenery or elusive animals, then he’s also reducing his impact on the environment by driving to his studio or shoot location in his autogas LPG powered Range Rover. That’s because autogas LPG has been proven to have better environmental credentials than either petrol or diesel. In fact, it produces a staggering 50 per cent less oxides of nitrogen and 17

UK overlooked by car makers in cheaper fuel fight

With the high cost of fuel remaining as one of the biggest concerns for families and businesses in the UK, vehicle manufacturers are failing to offer them a cost-effective solution that is already available to drivers in mainland Europe says LPG supplier, Autogas Limited. Currently, cars powered by autogas LPG are available directly from the showroom of more than 20 different vehicle manufacturers in Europe, offering drivers savings of up to 40 percent on their annual fuel bills. However, in stark contrast, UK motorists are being overlooked by car makers with not one offering an LPG

Expressley Pets reduces its carbon ‘paw-print’

Converting to LPG is proving to be animal magic for County Durham-based Expressley Pets which specialises in transporting pets and animals across the UK and throughout the Continent. Being DEFRA licensed to transport all domestic animals, means it provides a door to door service for vets, breeders and groomers. However, it is primarily pet owners that provide much of its work, some of whom have relocated and want to ensure their pet is transported to its new home the best way possible. So with such high mileage, anything from two to six thousand miles a month, its decision last

Autogas remains ‘driving force’ behind BTCC star

With just days to go before this year’s British Touring Car Championship takes to the grid, Autogas Limited has announced its continued support of Tom Onslow-Cole who is driving for Team HARD in a VW Passat CC. While Tom is famous for his driving skills on the track, it’s perhaps less well-known that away from the fast and frenetic BTCC action he enjoys driving an autogas LPG powered Rover 25. “BTCC circuits are spread across the UK giving many race fans the opportunity to watch live wheel-to-wheel action. However, it means many miles on the road for myself travelling between race

Look to LPG for even greater fuel savings

Families and businesses breathing a sigh of relief following the Chancellor’s decision to scrap September’s planned fuel duty increase are being reminded that even greater financial savings can be achieved by converting their cars to run on autogas LPG. This increasingly popular road fuel is currently available on more than 1,400 forecourt sites across the UK and with its better environmental credentials than petrol and diesel; it attracts a lower rate of duty, helping drivers slash their annual fuel bills by as much as 40 percent. “While the scrapping of the planned three pence fuel

LPG has grand designs

Building services design engineer Chris Maloney has saved almost £8,500 on his car fuel costs since converting to LPG almost five years ago. The staggering sum means that he’s already managed to pay for the car outright, which cost him £5,000 at the time, and so far has saved an extra £3,500 on top because he’s paying so much less every time he fills up. Yet it’s just as well that his fuel bills have been tumbling down as his average annual mileage is in excess of 40,000 miles, well above the norm. That’s because his job takes him anywhere in the UK south of Leeds, plus the fact

Autogas makes its CV Show debut

With petrol and diesel costs remaining an ongoing concern for most fleet operators, visitors to this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show will be able to learn about how they can cut their fuel bills by up to 40 percent by converting to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). For the first time in the show’s history, Autogas Limited, the leading supplier of automotive LPG will be on hand to discuss the dramatic cost savings and environmental benefits that can be achieved by running on autogas LPG. Furthermore, the company will also be exhibiting a LPG powered Citroën Berlingo van and vehicles are

LPG ‘ranks’ highly for Phoenix Taxis

Without even knowing it, many customers of an environmentally friendly taxi firm – Phoenix Taxis in Northumberland – are helping to reduce the impact on the planet when they take a trip in one of its many autogas LPG converted cars. With 84 of its 130 strong fleet running on the greener fuel the chances are that their next journey will have much less impact on the environment than if they were in a diesel or petrol powered car. In fact, some of Phoenix Taxis’ loyal business customers who are in the know insist that they are only driven in their autogas LPG models, many of which are

New Autogas Limited site finder is on the map

Now with more than 229 Autogas Limited refuelling stations across the UK, LPG drivers are never far from the cheaper fuel from the UK’s number one supplier and now it’s easier than ever to find the most convenient outlet. The launch of a new online site locator and route planner tool on www.autogas.ltd.uk is a quick and easy way for LPG users to plot the best course for their journey while pinpointing the nearest Autogas Limited refuelling stations en-route. Paul Oxford, business development manager, Autogas Limited, said: “This new online tool is a great way for drivers to plan their

LPG helps volunteer driver cut motoring costs

Retired electrician Mike Breach isn’t one for putting his feet up in his retirement. Instead, he would prefer to help his local community by being a volunteer driver for his local hospice in Preston. It also means that rarely a day goes by without his car – a 2004 Mazda 6 2.0 litre model converted to run on LPG – being put to good use as well, transporting day patients to and from St Catherine’s. Yet while his car is used for good deeds it also doubles as his own transportation and as a retired person, Mike knows more than most that every penny counts. Hence his decision to convert

Dallingers of Wallasey ‘ties the knot’ with LPG

Luxury wedding car hire firm Dallingers of Wallasey is toasting a new addition to its stylish fleet – an LPG powered Daimler saloon. And it’s smiles all round. Newlyweds can enjoy one of the biggest days of their lives knowing they are doing their bit for the environment as independent research has shown that LPG is environmentally better than either petrol or diesel. Meanwhile, Dallingers of Wallasey is benefitting from lower running costs as LPG is about half the price of petrol or diesel, which usually results in annual savings of up to 40 per cent in fuel costs when compared to

Ditching fuel duty rise is a drop in the ocean

While welcome news in itself, the Chancellor’s announcement in the Autumn Statement to scrap the fuel duty rise in January is just scratching the surface compared to how much struggling motorists could actually save by switching to autogas LPG. So says Autogas Limited which points out that motorists who convert to LPG can save up to 40 per cent on fuel costs when filling up compared to petrol users – putting the extra 3p per litre fuel duty controversy into perspective. Paul Oxford, business development manager, Autogas Limited, said: “It is welcome news by George Osborne to ditch the

Is petrol history in Fradley?

With the arrival of LPG from Autogas Limited at Shell Fradley North, local motorists could be forgiven for thinking that the days of petrol are numbered. That’s because LPG is so much cheaper than the two main traditional road fuels – in fact sometimes up to half the cost. And the statistics speak for themselves as it is estimated there will be almost 23 million LPG powered cars in the world by 2020. “Motorists have long enjoyed a love affair with petrol but that could be coming to an end with more and more drivers converting to LPG. “While LPG is already readily available in

Soften the fuel duty rise at Shell Thornaby Wood

Motorists wanting to ease the pain of the impending 3p a litre fuel duty rise in January can do so thanks to the arrival of LPG from Autogas Limited at the recently rebranded Shell Thornaby Wood site. Although all fuels will be hit with the delayed hike in the New Year, LPG typically costs about 40 per cent less than petrol, so its users will be better placed to cushion the blow. So while it is good news for LPG users, the fuel duty rise will pile on the misery to beleaguered diesel and petrol car drivers, adding an estimated £60 a year to their fuel bills. “The delayed

Garden of England just got greener!

Shell Birchington is the newest forecourt in the UK to welcome LPG from Autogas Limited, which research shows has better environmental credentials than petrol or diesel. In fact, one of the main benefits is that LPG produces fewer harmful emissions that impact on local air quality, so north-east Kent residents and motorists can now ‘breathe easy’ with LPG available on their doorstep at the newly rebranded site. “Most petrol cars can be converted to run on LPG so motorists wanting to help the planet, and in particular improve local air quality, might want to consider this in the future.

Mr Cabbie enjoys the ‘hire’ ground

It is the green credentials, as much as the money saving aspect, which persuaded private hire vehicle company Mr Cabbie, run by husband and wife team Lin and Geoff Cook, that LPG is the fuel for them. Partly specialising in hospital runs and transporting children with special needs, the green benefits of LPG sit perfectly with the company’s approach as a caring firm, where a professional service goes hand-in-hand with a personal touch. And Geoff has more knowledge than most when it comes to extolling the virtues of LPG as he was previously an engineer working for a company contracted

Autogas ‘duty’ bound to highlight cheaper motoring

With the fuel duty debate once again hitting the headlines, Autogas Limited is championing more affordable motoring by reminding struggling drivers and businesses how much money they could save simply by switching to autogas LPG. Paul Oxford, business development manager, Autogas Limited, said: “The bid to delay the proposed fuel duty increase has just been defeated but it’s not all bad news because hard-hit motorists could actually save a small fortune on their car fuel bills for the long-term just by converting to LPG.” Current UK average forecourt prices* show that LPG is the

Cost saving benefits of LPG add up!

A simple number crunching exercise was enough to show driving instructor George Buckingham that converting his car to LPG was the way forward. In its most simple terms he quickly worked out that after the conversion he would then be £2,000 a year better off by running on LPG - and considering he made the switch five years ago, that’s now adding up to quite a hefty saving. The Peterborough-based instructor is able to use the lower running costs and pass them on to his students by offering very competitive fees, although it is predominantly his good reputation that keeps him very busy.

Timely LPG arrival at Bourne End ends forecourt fear

Hard-hit motorists can now slash their fuel bills by around a half thanks to the opening of an Autogas LPG refuelling facility at the newly rebranded Shell garage in Bourne End near Hemel Hempstead. And the arrival of the cheaper and greener fuel from Autogas couldn’t be better timed, with petrol prices suffering a late summer surge. Indeed, a spokesman for UKLPG, the trade association for the LPG industry in the UK, recently said that the cost per mile savings of LPG over petrol is greater now than they have been for more than a decade. In fact, motorists who have converted to LPG

Autogas Limited opens first LPG facility on M25

Autogas Limited has opened the very first LPG refuelling facilities anywhere on the M25 at Shell Cobham, the UK’s largest petrol station that commenced trading last week. So for the first time since its completion in 1986, drivers can now easily access the cheaper and cleaner fuel while driving on the London Orbital. The new site can cater for both clockwise and anti-clockwise traffic thanks to its own dedicated motorway junction and is conveniently located midway between Heathrow and Gatwick. “For LPG drivers travelling on the M25, the new Shell Cobham site will make life a lot

Autogas Limited expands further with Total sites

Autogas Limited, a joint venture between Shell and Calor, is set to acquire 18 LPG retail sites from Total as part of a major expansion programme. The Autogas Limited purchases form part of the Shell acquisition of 253 forecourts from Rontec Investments and reaffirms Autogas Limited as the largest automotive LPG retailer in the UK. Paul Oxford, business development manager, Autogas Limited, said: “Autogas Limited already owns 217 forecourt based installations and with these extra 18 additions to the network, plus further expansion planned in the future, we will strengthen our position

LPG taxis eat up the miles with ease

For Mac’s Cars in Hereford the recent high fuel prices has not been an issue as its entire fleet has been converted to run on LPG. Typically, LPG costs around half that of petrol, resulting in annual savings of about 35 to 40 per cent in fuel costs for Mac’s Cars. The company, which is owned by Mac McLaughlin who started the business in 1994, has since grown so that it now operates three vehicles. And whether it is a quick fare around town, or a much longer airport transfer, the two Skodas and a Mitsubishi are also less harmful to the environment, as recent independent tests have

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